RedState
Coverage of RedState in the Nexus archive.
- Xavier Becerra draws fierce criticism after attempting to control terms of on-camera interview
Xavier Becerra, former Health and Human Services Secretary, faced criticism after a tense television interview where he attempted to control the terms of the conversation. The interview generated backlash from conservative commentators who accused Becerra of being defensive and combative. Becerra's exchange with reporter Annie Rose Ramos was widely criticized.
- Franklin Graham defends Trump in letter shared on Truth Social after AI ‘Jesus’ image backlash
Franklin Graham defended Donald Trump on Truth Social after backlash over an AI-generated image perceived as depicting Trump as Jesus. Graham asserted the image lacked spiritual symbols and that Trump removed the post, while critics called it blasphemous. The controversy coincided with Trump's public dispute with Pope Leo XIV.
- Trump's meme depicting himself as Jesus Christ draws backlash from allies
President Donald Trump faced backlash for posting an AI-generated image portraying him as Jesus Christ, criticizing Pope Leo XIV and sparking controversy among allies and religious figures. The meme, which included patriotic symbols, drew accusations of blasphemy and calls for an apology from critics on both political sides.